freesat hdtv box

wookie_2

Does any one know where I can get hold of one of these new freesat from itv boxes and which one would be the best???, would it be worth waiting till the hard drive recorder versions come out and do you think i can use my exesting sat dish with the new service:rolleyes:

40something

I haven't got a clue and the freesat website doesn't appear to be working but there is some advice on this site http://www.astra2d.com/freesat.htm

Hope it helps from another based in Hampshire.

bossmanuk_2

It costs £150 for a Humax HD Freesat box which judging buy the freeview boxes and PVRs from this company will be great. Most places that are selling it e.g. Currys Agros Comet are offering installation to a sat dish for £70, or £100 if you don't have a sat dish.

If you already have the sat dish though I would do it yourself, should be as simple as putting the coax cable into the back of the box and running auto setup!

By the way, there's more info here - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7384928.stm

dick_turpin

Do these require dish re-alignment to a different satellite?

bossmanuk_2

I know that they have to be pointed south-facing but not sure whereabouts exactly.

jammiev

there is a bush one on argos for £119 and instalation is £80, seems good!

i too have my eye on one of these!

RustyFlange

This is something the other half is talking about ... or rather he was talking and I was trying to listen til I realised I had no idea what he was on about so switched off we are going with the Dixons free sky for 4 months deal then cancelling it and getting one of the hdtv freesat things. Although I apparently have to sweet talk the sky installation man and see if we can have a quad something or other on the dish?